For over half a century, the Ford 9-inch rearend has been the king of aftermarket axle upgrades. Few other axles enjoy the same amount of bolt-on and custom componentry. The Ford 9-inch is a great ...

Pitching the stock differential out from under a GM car in favor of a 9-inch Ford has always been the best way to step up the drivetrain for drag racing. Since the price of used 12-bolts has ...

The Chevy 12-bolt axle shaft (left) is tapered; the Ford 9-inch shaft is the same diameter throughout its length, except for the short section just after the spline end. This makes it easy to narrow ...